Math Teacher

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Math Teacher
LOCATION: Fair Plain Middle School
SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY:
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teaching courses in Mathematics; developing lesson plans; providing opportunities for individualized and small group instruction; and establishing and maintaining student behavior in order to provide a productive classroom environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate secondary endorsement (EX, 6-12).
• OR qualifies for a full year permit and BHAS Teacher-in-Training Pathway: A Degree in Mathematics OR documented career experience with at least 30 credits in math.
• Prior successful teaching experience preferred.
• Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district.
• Familiarity with virtual/online learning.
• Ability to incorporate technology into the teaching of Mathematics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach courses in mathematics, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and curriculum guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional materials stressing "discovery" and computer laboratory learning methods.
• Demonstrate mathematical concepts using calculators, computers, and other standard instructional materials.
• Provide opportunities for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions and field trips.
• Evaluate each pupil's growth in knowledge and skills in the course being taught.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Communicate with parents and with guidance counselors on individual progress of students.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative rules and regulations of the Board of Education.
• Select and requisition books, instructional materials, and supplies and maintain required inventory records.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional and support staff in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervise students in out of classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformity with district guidelines.
• Assist students in the selection and development of individual research projects.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education
• Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
• Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
• Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
• Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
• Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.

Terms of Employment:

Salary based on education and experience pursuant to the Benton Harbor Area School Board policies and collective bargaining agreement for any position that falls under collective bargaining.

Funding Source:

If this position is funded using Title dollars, federal regulations do not allow a promise of employment beyond the current year of allocated funds. If this position is funded using state program dollars, the district is not obligated to fund the position beyond the current year's allocation. This position, at any time, may be dissolved based on funding availability and data collected from a comprehensive needs assessment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Benton Harbor Area Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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